David Ngog crushes Leeds hopes that past glories might be rekindled

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The gulf between the clubs may be greater than ever — their time as rivals competing on an even footing having long since passed — but a match between Leeds United and Liverpool remains one of the most keenly contested in English football.

Separated by two divisions but brought together by the Carling Cup, a second-half goal by David Ngog, the Liverpool forward, was all that split the Barclays Premier League title contenders from the Coca-Cola League One hopefuls.

“It was as tough a game as we have had all season,” Jamie Carragher, the Liverpool defender, said. “It was a